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Sierra Wireless to add ALEOS(TM) embedded intelligence to the MP line of rugged mobile gateways and routers

Enhanced with new features and functionality, ALEOS embedded
intelligence is now common across the entire AirLink(TM) product suite
VANCOUVER, May 13 /CNW/ - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today
announced that the robust ALEOS(TM) embedded intelligence platform will be
available on the MP line of rugged in-vehicle mobile routers for the first
time. With the addition of ALEOS, which enhances the intelligence and feature
set of the MP product line, all AirLink(TM) gateways and routers from Sierra
Wireless will share a common firmware platform, simplifying device management
and support. The new release of ALEOS, version 4.0, also includes feature
enhancements such as improved security and routing functionality, as well as
embedded ACEmanager, the new browser based configuration and management
utility in the ACEware(TM) remote management suite.
AirLink MP mobile routers have a rich history with public safety
organizations due to their rugged form factor, reliability and multiple
interfaces, and have become the industry benchmark for rugged in-vehicle
communication gateways. The addition of ALEOS will serve to further cement the
reputation of the MP as the product of choice for law enforcement, fire and
rescue, and emergency field services organizations.
For over a decade, ALEOS embedded intelligence has simplified wireless
M2M solutions for customers of the AirLink product line, while consistently
evolving to meet ever-changing market needs and applications. The
comprehensive embedded application services within ALEOS enable seamless
integration of AirLink gateways and routers into an array of mobile and M2M
applications, spanning diverse vertical markets that include mobile data/field
service, utilities/energy management, finance, and retail. In conjunction with
the tightly integrated ACEware remote management suite, ALEOS is an
exceptionally powerful platform, simplifying an entire deployment from initial
integration and configuration, through comprehensive control and management
for the entire solution lifecycle.
"The integration of ALEOS embedded intelligence simplifies device
deployment and fleet management for our flagship MP lineup, and is highly
anticipated by our customers and partners," said Justin Schmid, vice president
of the Mobile and M2M group for Sierra Wireless. "Coupled with the myriad
features of ALEOS 4.0, the MP will share a powerful and common embedded
intelligence and remote management platform with the rest of the AirLink
suite. We remain laser-focused on providing simple, high-value offerings that
deliver on the promise of lowest total cost of ownership for our customers."
Embedded ACEware
With ALEOS 4.0, customers will begin using the recently announced ACEware
4.0 suite of management software. ACEmanager, the comprehensive one-to-one
utility, is now embedded in ALEOS and provides a rich out-of-the-box remote
management experience via a web-fronted user interface, requiring no host
software installation to get started. ACEmanager allows customers to perform
comprehensive device setup, configuration, control and management from
anywhere with internet access. In addition, ALEOS will perform over-the-air
updates, enabling access to future ACEmanager features and capabilities.
Additional ALEOS 4.0 Feature Enhancements
ALEOS 4.0 includes all the features and benefits that have provided
Sierra Wireless customers with leading edge device level intelligence for over
a decade, with a series of notable enhancements including:
Security: ALEOS 4.0 has been enhanced with a variety of new security
features, including a fully compliant IPsec VPN, port filtering and
support for up to five simultaneous VPN tunnels. Enhanced IPsec and VPN
support gives customers peace of mind, knowing their data is secure from
the end-point to their central dispatch.
Routing: To increase flexibility and support for multiple assets, ALEOS
4.0 supports new routing capabilities, like NAT, Port Forwarding and
DHCP Server &amp; Client. These enhancements enable customers to extend
communications to multiple assets around a single gateway in the field.
Events and instrumentation: ALEOS 4.0 now includes a sophisticated
events reporting engine, allowing customers to easily configure their
AirLink devices to automatically report events to a third-party
application, email address and/or a text message. This enables adopters
to richly instrument, monitor and control their assets through AirLink
gateways with externally available inputs and outputs (I/O).
ALEOS 4.0 is expected to be commercially available on the MP and other
AirLink gateways and routers mid-year 2009.
For a demonstration of ALEOS 4.0 and the ACEware suite of remote
management tools, please visit the Sierra Wireless booth at the Zoll Data
Summit, held in Denver, Colorado from May 12 to 15.
For more information about the Sierra Wireless line of AirLink devices,
please visit http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/mobile.aspx. To contact the
Sierra Wireless Sales Desk, call +1 (510) 624-4200 or e-mail
sales@sierrawireless.com.
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About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) modems and software connect
people and systems to mobile broadband networks around the world. The Company
offers a diverse product portfolio addressing enterprise, consumer, original
equipment manufacturer, specialized vertical industry, and machine-to-machine
markets, and provides professional services to customers requiring expertise
in wireless design, integration, and carrier certification. For more
information about Sierra Wireless, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
"AirLink", "ALEOS", and "ACEware" are trademarks of Sierra Wireless.
Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their
respective owners.
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